00 / 00 Riane Eisler discusses her book "The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future" BROADCAST: Mar. 3, 1988 | DURATION: 00:49:02 Synopsis Riane Eisler, anthropologist and historian, discusses the history of gender roles, religious influences, and cultural mythology. Details Broadcast Date Mar. 3, 1988 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 49 minutes, 2 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Anthropology & Sociology American History & Politics Feminism, Women, Women's Studies People Historians Tags Eisler, Riane Tennenhaus--Interviews Eisler, Riane Tennenhaus. Chalice and the blade. Sex role--History. Social evolution--History. Patriarchy--History. Social history Women historians--United States--20th century--Interviews Women sociologist WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Matriarchy--History Feminism--History Anicent Rome Christianity Mythology Gaia hypothesis Societal views on women Gender roles Dominator and partnership culture Related Programs Maria Rap-Janoskaya in conversation with Studs Terkel Oct. 15, 1981 Jules Feiffer discusses his cartoonist history and his play "Elliot Loves" Apr. 12, 1990 Discussing "Reagan's America: Innocents at Home" with author, journalist, and historian Garry Wills Aug. 20, 1987 Eqbal Ahmad, Daniel Ellsberg, Anthony Lukas and Anthony Russo talk with Studs Terkel ; part 2 Jun. 9, 1972 Studs Terkel presents a program in honor of the birthday of abolitionist and African American leader Frederick Douglass Feb. 15, 1971 Terkel comments and presents "Hard Times: an oral history of the great depression" ; Program 5 ; part 1 1971